Connecticut Voices for Children is seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic person to act as State Budget Organizer through May 14, 2010, with the possibility of an extension. The goal of this part-time consultant position (approx. 20-30 hours per week) is to increase support among Connecticut organizations and individuals for revenue enhancements to help close Connecticut’s state budget deficit.  Connecticut Voices seeks to support policies that raise adequate revenues to fund vital public services for Connecticut’s children and families.

The State Budget Organizer will

• Conduct outreach to organizations and individuals to gain support for state revenue enhancement options, including small business, faith-based, environmental, municipal, education, and other organizations.
• Support and expand CT Voices’ collaborative work with other organizations and coalitions concerned with state tax and budget topics.
• Conduct educational presentations on state tax and budget policy developments, issues, and state revenue options for a variety of audiences.
• Assist with the development of presentation materials, fact sheets, e-mail updates, and other educational materials.

CT Voices seeks to contract with a consultant as soon as possible. Please see the job announcement below for details and share this announcement with persons who might be interested in the position or able to share the profile with potential candidates.

Position Announced:  January 8, 2010

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